New York State War Council War Transportation Committee School Bus Regulation Exemption Request Correspondence
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Overview of the Records
New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
1 cubic foot
Arrangement
Alphabetical by county, then by school.
Administrative History
The War Transportation Committee was responsible for promoting and ensuring the efficient use of transportation resources such as rubber and fuel. As part of this duty, the WTC strictly limited school bus purchases and reviewed school bus usage to ensure that buses were employed according to regulations.
Scope and Content Note
This series contains correspondence between the WTC and local schools in which exemptions to school bus regulations were requested. A typical request was that bus routes be shorter than the legal minimum due to heavy traffic patterns or a lack of sidewalks, which threatened the safety of child pedestrians. Another common exemption request concerned the purchase of new buses; these were usually accompanied by a jusitification for the need. The WTC's response and an explanation for its decision are usually found with each request.
Processing Information
This series was originally accessioned as box 327 of old collection #77, accession -71.
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Access Terms
World War, 1939-1945--Equipment and supplies
World War, 1939-1945--Transportation
Conservation of natural resources--New York (State)